High-power laser for outer thigh nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special high-power laser can reduce nerve pain on the outer thigh (called meralgia paresthetica). It's for people who have had this pain for at least 3 months and are not on blood thinners or pregnant.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have burning pain, tingling, or numbness on the outer side of your thigh for at least 3 months.
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10.
- Your symptoms are not caused by another condition like surgery, injury, or a tumor.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a pacemaker, and do not take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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